The Hutchinson store is among the 500 stores of the remaining 800 that will be closed. According to a company spokeman, a careful analysis of store performance and future strategic fit for the company determined which stores should remain operating as usual at this time. STAFF PHOTO BY KAY JOHNSON
Local closure among about 500 in the country JOANN Fabrics and Crafts announced Jan. 12 it had commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings — the second…